Ashley Greene
Greene in 2011
Born (1987-02-21) February 21, 1987
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active2005–present
Spouse
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(m. 2018)​
Children1

Ashley Greene Khoury (born February 21, 1987) is an American actress. She is known for playing Alice Cullen in the film adaptations of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight novels.

Early life

Greene was born on February 21, 1987,[1] in Jacksonville, Florida. Her father, Joe Greene Sr., a former U.S. Marine,[2] owns a concrete construction business; and her mother, Michele (née Tatum), works for an insurance company. She has an older brother. She was raised between Jacksonville and Middleburg, Florida.[3] Greene went to University Christian School before transferring to Samuel W. Wolfson High School when she was in tenth grade. She moved to Los Angeles at age 17 to pursue an acting career.[4][5][6]

Career

Ashley Greene at the premiere of Push in January 2009

She initially planned to become a model, but was told that she was not tall enough at 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m) to be a fashion model and should instead focus on acting in commercials.[4] After taking commercial and acting class, she fell in love with acting and realized that she preferred it over modeling. Greene graduated from high school early and moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.[4]

Early in her career, she appeared as a guest on such television programs, as Punk'd and Crossing Jordan. Greene's big break came in 2008, when she was cast as Alice Cullen in The Twilight Saga series of films, based on the novel series of the same name by Stephenie Meyer. The series consists of the films Twilight, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1, and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2, which were respectively released in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012.[7][8]

Greene portrayed Michelle Burkham in the drama film Skateland, which premiered at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival.[9]

She reunited with her Twilight co-star Kellan Lutz in the movie A Warrior's Heart (2011),[10] and also starred in thriller film Summer's Blood (2009)[11] and the Dark Castle Entertainment horror film The Apparition (2012).[12][13]

In 2013, Greene starred in the historical film CBGB about the former Manhattan music club with the same name.[14]

Personal life

Greene became engaged to Australian television personality Paul Khoury in December 2016.[15] They were married on July 6, 2018, in San Jose, California.[16][17] In March 2022, Greene announced that she and her husband were expecting their first child.[18] Their daughter was born in September 2022.[19]

Greene is a friend of her Twilight co-stars, Kellan Lutz and Jackson Rathbone, whom she knew before filming of the series began.[20][21] She has stated that she grew up watching football and is a Florida Gators fan.[22] In 2009, nude self-portraits of Greene were leaked onto the internet. Her attorneys threatened to sue various websites that published the pictures.[23][24][25][26]

Appearing nude in a bodypainted bikini, Greene posed for SoBe advertisements that ran in the 2010 issue of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition.[27] In 2010, she received "The Style Icon Award" at Hollywood Life's Young Hollywood Awards, as well as an award from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals for representing Avon and their no testing on animals policy.[28][29]

Filmography

Greene at the San Diego Comic-Con International in July 2012

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2007 King of California McDonald's Customer
2008 Otis Kim #4
Twilight Alice Cullen
2009 Shrink Missy
Summer's Blood Summer Matthews
The Twilight Saga: New Moon Alice Cullen
2010 Skateland Michelle Burkham
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Alice Cullen
Radio Free Albemuth Rhonda
2011 A Warrior's Heart Brooklyn Milligan
Butter Kaitlin Pickler
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 Alice Cullen
2012 LOL Ashley
The Apparition Kelly
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 Alice Cullen
2013 CBGB Lisa Kristal
2014 Wish I Was Here Janine
Kristy Violet
Burying the Ex Evelyn Morrison
2015 Staten Island Summer Krystal Manicucci
Shangri-La Suite Priscilla Presley
2016 Urge Theresa
In Dubious Battle Danni Stevens
Max & Me Rachel Voice role
2018 Accident Man Charlie Adams
Antiquities Ellie
2019 Bombshell Abby Huntsman
2020 Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story Jenny Burke
2021 Aftermath Natalie Dadich Streaming film
One Shot Zoe Anderson as Ashley Greene Khoury
2022 Wrong Place Chloe Richards
The Immaculate Room Simone [30]
2023 The Retirement Plan Ashley
Some Other Woman Renata

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2006 Crossing Jordan Ann Rappaport Episode: "The Elephant in the Room"
Mad TV Amber Episode 11.17
Desire Renata Recurring role, 7 episodes
2008 Shark Natalie Faber Episode: "Partners in Crime"
2011–2012 Pan Am Amanda Mason Recurring role, 5 episodes
2012 Americana Alice Garano Unsold television pilot
2016 Hell's Kitchen Herself Episode: "Dancing in the Grotto"
2016–2017 Rogue Mia Rochland Main role (seasons 3–4)
2019 Christmas on My Mind Lucy Lovett Television film
2020 The Charm Bracelet Holly Hayes Television film; as Ashley Greene Khoury

Music video, video game, and web series

Year Title Role Notes
2005 Lyudi Invalidy / Dangerous and Moving N/A Music video for t.A.T.u
2015 Batman: Arkham Knight Barbara Gordon / Oracle / Batgirl Video game; voice role[31]
2019 Step Up: High Water Nine Sanders Web series; recurring role[32]

Awards and nominations

Year Work Association Category Result Ref.
2009 Twilight Teen Choice Awards Choice Movie: Fresh Face Female Won
Scream Awards Best Supporting Actress Nominated
Best Ensemble Cast Nominated
2010 The Twilight Saga: New Moon Teen Choice Awards Scene Stealer Female Won
Most Fanatic Fans (Shared with cast) Won
Herself Young Hollywood Awards The Style Icon Award Won [28]
2011 The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Teen Choice Awards Scene Stealer Female Won
2012 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 Teen Choice Awards Scene Stealer Female Won
Herself Young Hollywood Awards Female Superstar of Tomorrow Won

References

  1. ↑ Avila, Daniela (February 24, 2022). "Ashley Greene Says She and Husband Paul Khoury 'Definitely' Want Kids: 'We Both Can't Wait'". People. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Ashley Greene". It's On with Alexa Chung (Interview). Interviewed by Chung, Alexa. July 16, 2009. Archived from the original on 2021-11-17. Retrieved July 18, 2009 – via YouTube.
  3. ↑ "Q&A: Twilight's Ashley Greene". Vanity Fair (Interview). Interviewed by Frelinghuysen, Louisine. November 3, 2008. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  4. 1 2 3 Radish, Christina (November 18, 2008). "Ashley Greene in "Twilight"". Media Blvd Magazine. Archived from the original on 20 December 2008. Retrieved November 20, 2008.
  5. ↑ Duerden, Nick (November 2008). "Dusk 'til dawn". ashleygreenefan.com. Archived from the original on July 7, 2011. Retrieved July 18, 2009.
  6. ↑ Soergel, Matt (December 13, 2008). "From Jacksonville to Hollywood and a hit movie". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  7. ↑ Jocelyn Vena (February 23, 2009). "Ashley Greene Says 'New Moon' Script Tops 'Twilight'". MTV. Archived from the original on 12 March 2009. Retrieved March 30, 2009.
  8. ↑ "Peter Facinelli, Ashley Greene, Kellan Lutz, Jackson Rathbone, Elizabeth Reaser, Nikki Reed, and Billy Burke Sign on to BREAKING DAWN; Plus Three New TWILIGHT: ECLIPSE Posters". Collider. May 19, 2010. Archived from the original on 26 May 2010. Retrieved May 20, 2010.
  9. ↑ Brad Miska (March 21, 2010). "Ashley Greene Conjures Up 'The Apparition'". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on 24 March 2010. Retrieved March 21, 2010.
  10. ↑ Larry Carroll (December 19, 2008). "Twilight' Siblings Ashley Greene And Kellan Lutz Reunite As Love Interests In 'Warrior". MTV. Archived from the original on 20 December 2008. Retrieved December 19, 2008.
  11. ↑ "Summer (2009)". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved August 15, 2009.
  12. ↑ "Twilight Saga's Ashley Greene May Be Seeing an Apparition". Dreadcentral.com. February 1, 2010. Retrieved May 1, 2010.
  13. ↑ "Ashley Greene and Sebastian Stan Film The Apparition | ClevverTV – Latest Teen Entertainment News, Gossip, Movie Previews, Music, and More!". ClevverTV. April 1, 2010. Archived from the original on 5 April 2010. Retrieved May 1, 2010.
  14. ↑ "Star Tracks". people.com - Time Inc. Archived from the original on October 10, 2013. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  15. ↑ Mizoguchi, Karen (December 29, 2016). "Ashley Greene Engaged To Paul Khoury". People. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
  16. ↑ "Ashley Greene Is Married! Twilight Star Weds Paul Khoury — See Their Beautiful Wedding Photo!". People. Retrieved Jul 28, 2019.
  17. ↑ Drysdale, Jennifer (July 6, 2018). "Ashley Greene Marries Paul Khoury in Star-Studded California Wedding". Entertainment Tonight. Archived from the original on August 8, 2018. Retrieved July 9, 2018.
  18. ↑ Slater, Georgia (March 25, 2022). "Ashley Greene Khoury Is Pregnant! Actress Expecting First Baby with Husband Paul Khoury". People. Retrieved March 25, 2022.
  19. ↑ Slater, Georgia; Andaloro, Angela (September 19, 2022). "Ashley Greene and Husband Paul Khoury Welcome First Baby, Daughter Kingsley: 'We Love You'". People. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
  20. ↑ Murray, Rebecca (November 10, 2008). "Exclusive Interview with Kellan Lutz from Twilight". About.com. Archived from the original on February 28, 2009. Retrieved November 14, 2008.
  21. ↑ "Ashley Greene plays Twist's Celeb Fastball!". Twist. March 16, 2009. Archived from the original on 18 March 2009. Retrieved March 16, 2009.
  22. ↑ "Spotted: Ashley Greene With A Major Sports Star At The Espy Awards!". MTV News. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  23. ↑ Orloff, Brian (2009-08-10). "Ashley Greene Threatens Legal Action over Nude Pictures – Scandals & Feuds, Ashley Greene". People. Archived from the original on August 12, 2009. Retrieved 2011-12-01.
  24. ↑ "Ashley Greene Nude Pics Hit Web Pictures". CBS News. 2008-11-15. Retrieved 2011-12-01.
  25. ↑ Duck, Charlotte. "Twilight star Ashley Greene threatens to sue over naked pictures". Glamour. Archived from the original on 2011-11-21. Retrieved 2011-12-01.
  26. ↑ Condie, Suzanne (2009-08-12). "People: 'Twilight' star Ashley Greene nude photo scandal". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2011-12-01.
  27. ↑ "Ashley Greene Naked & Bodypainted For SoBe". The Huffington Post. January 8, 2010. Archived from the original on 9 January 2010. Retrieved January 9, 2010.
  28. 1 2 "BREAKING NEWS! Ashley Greene Will Receive The Style Icon Award At HollywoodLife's Young Hollywood Awards!". Hollywood Life. April 23, 2010. Archived from the original on 29 April 2010. Retrieved April 27, 2010.
  29. ↑ "Twilight Star Snags PETA Award". People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. July 8, 2010. Archived from the original on 11 July 2010. Retrieved July 11, 2010.
  30. ↑ Vlessing, Etan (December 16, 2020). "Emile Hirsch, Kate Bosworth, Ashley Greene, M Emmet Walsh Board 'The Immaculate Room' Thriller". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
  31. ↑ "Arkham Knight Voice Cast Revealed In New Trailer". IGN. Retrieved May 5, 2015.
  32. ↑ Jarvey, Natalie (August 28, 2018). "Ashley Greene Joins Cast of YouTube's 'Step Up: High Water' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
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